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Short-term injured reserve candidates who can make roster cut decisions an easier process for the Bears coaching staff

The Chicago Bears are in the process of trimming the roster down from 91 players to create the initial 53-man roster. Over the last 24 hours, the team has made eight roster moves to get that number down with multiple more moves left to be made.

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Bears Exploring Trading OL Jordan McFadden

The Chicago Bears are exploring trade options for G Jordan McFadden, according to Jeremy Fowler. The team claimed him off waivers back in January and he’s had a decent preseason.

Joel Wilson News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Bears cut 2025 preseason reception leader

The Chicago Bears are parting ways with a tight end who led the team in receptions during the preseason this summer. The Bears are in the process of cutting the roster down to 53 players before the deadline on Tuesday afternoon.

5 Bears scouting reports from preseason win over Chiefs

The Bears finished their 2025 preseason on a high note on Friday, coming back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Chiefs 29-27 in Kansas City. Things started off slowly for Chicago, as their starters were thoroughly outclassed by the Chiefs’ starters on both sides of the ball.

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D'Andre Swift delivered exactly what coaches wanted to see vs. Chiefs giving the team a needed confidence boost in a banged up backfield

The Chicago Bears' preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs was a forgettable outing for the first-team offense but one player played well enough to earn some praise from the coaching staff.

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Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / August 25

ESPN floats a trade that would bring a swift end to the Bears LT issue but would bring more unnecessary risk for Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears left tackle situation has been a highly discussed, and highly evolving, situation throughout the entire offseason. The conversation really amped up when the Bears selected Ozzy Trapilo in the second-round of the 2025 NFL Draft to add some competition to both tackle positions.

Austin Booker News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 25

Bears' Austin Booker makes 'All-Preseason Team'

The good news: Austin Booker had an impressive training camp and preseason. Bad news: Because of an injury he likely won't play in the Chicago Bears' regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 25

Bears' Colston Loveland dubbed preseason winner among 2025 first-round picks

Chicago Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland is expected to transform the tight end position for this franchise. Not since Greg Olsen have the Bears had a tight end with Loveland's upside, and I think it's fair to say that even Olsen lacked the exciting juice and mismatch nightmare that Loveland will offer coach Ben Johnson's offense in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 25

Chicago Bears' latest projected 2025 win total seems awfully light

Chicago Bears fans are really excited for the 2025 NFL season. And, why shouldn't they be? Ben Johnson as head coach? Caleb Williams in Year 2? An offense that's added more weapons and has a competent offensive line?

Luther Burden III News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

The Luther Burden III Contract May Have Been a Gamble

The Chicago Bears did something that’s not been done often before. Will it pay off for them in the long run? The 2025 Chicago Bears have a host of upgrades coming into this season in many areas of the team.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 25

3 Chicago Bears players who have made things complicated as the coaches sort out the initial 53-man roster

The Chicago Bears are in the middle of the most difficult part of the NFL schedule. The time when all 32 times are required to trim the rosters down from 90 players to 53 players, thus creating the initial roster.

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Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / August 24

Welcome to The Year of 5

Let me tell you about magical thinking. Let me tell you about our Chicago Bears. “Magical thinking” is the act, or perhaps state, of believing that your internal life can alter your external life in ways they don’t actually connect.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Bears’ 3 surprise preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1

Unlike many teams around the league, the Chicago Bears have yet to make any significant cuts from their 2025 preseason roster. With final rosters due on Aug.

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Jahdae Walker News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 24

Does Jahdae Walker's cryptic post mean he's made Bears roster?

There's no telling yet whether the Bears have decided wide receiver Jahdae "alldae" Walker will be part of the 53-man roster . However, a somewhat cryptic social media post by Walker has drawn all types of interest from Bears fans.

Tyson Bagent News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 24

Has anyone had a better week than Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent?

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has had one heck of a week. It began with his two-year, $10 million contract extension. It continued with his last-second

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 24

Running back dubbed position to monitor as Chicago Bears work towards 53-man roster

The Chicago Bears must reach their 53-man roster by the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday, August 26, and according to one long-time team insider, Brad Biggs, running back is a position Bears fans should keep a close eye on.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 24

Best and worst case for Bears' rookies Colston Loveland, Luther Burden revealed

The Chicago Bears' pair of rookie pass-catchers, first-round pick Colston Loveland and second-rounder Luther Burden III, have different levels of expectation in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Bears continue roster cuts, waive six players

As roster cuts continue, the Bears get started with a placement on injured reserve and six waivings: Waived: LB Swayze Bozeman G Chris Glaser TE Thomas

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Chicago Bears release former Packers wide receiver

Amid a plethora of riches at wide receiver, the Chicago Bears made a cut at the position on Sunday. The Bears have until Tuesday afternoon to make their final cuts to trim the roster down to 53 players before the start of the regular season.

Samori Toure News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Bears Releasing WR Samori Toure

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Bears are releasing WR Samori Toure on Sunday as they prepare to cut their roster down to 53 players by Tuesday’s deadline.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / August 23

Chicago Bears Get Bad News On Preseason Darling After Preseason Finale Vs. Chiefs

The Chicago Bears’ promising preseason came to an abrupt halt with concerning news about one of their brightest young stars. Austin Booker, the second-year

Montez Sweat News / Total Apex Sports / August 23

Chicago Bears Fans Concerned After Abysmal Preseason Outing From Montez Sweat

As the Chicago Bears wrap up their preseason preparations and look ahead to what many consider a pivotal 2025 season, a troubling pattern has emerged that threatens to undermine their defensive ambitions.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 23

Bears HC Ben Johnson has harsh comments about team's offense

Johnson was not happy with his first-team offense following Friday night's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / August 23

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Tyson Bagent News / Yardbarker / August 20

Tyson Bagent made difficult decision to stay with Bears

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